How Houston County Adult High School compares for families
What families should know about Houston County Adult High School.
- ▸ LocallyTN sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Stewart County Adult High School, Carroll Co Tech Center, Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,976/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
💰 Pay for college in Tennessee
Tennessee's public scholarships
Tennessee pairs a lottery-funded merit award (HOPE) with the well-known TN Promise, which makes community and technical college essentially free for any graduate.
Lottery-funded merit award — qualify with EITHER a 3.0 weighted GPA OR ACT 21 / SAT 1060. No income limit. (Qualify by either path; enroll within 16 months of graduating.)
Official program details ↗Tuition-free community or technical college for any TN grad — no GPA, test, or income requirement. (Apply senior year; FAFSA, mentor meeting, 8 hrs community service/term.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County Adult High School Dover |
Public | 15.1 | — | — |
| Carroll Co Tech Center Huntingdon |
Public | 46.9 | 1 | — |
| Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center Camden |
Public | 31.6 | — | — |
| Benton County Academy Camden |
Public | 31.6 | — | — |
| Riverside Academy Ashland City |
Public | 33.7 | 13 | — |
| New Directions Academy Charlotte |
Public | 21.2 | 37 | — |
| Transitions at Bass Nashville |
Public | 47.1 | 18 | — |
| Robertson County Adult High School Springfield |
Public | 43.6 | 23 | — |